FACEMASKS will no longer be advised for people in health settings, after the Scottish Government announced a return to pre-pandemic guidance.
Scottish Water said it could take until 1.30pm to restore supplies to all customers after a water main burst in the Lybster area.
Rising prices, labour shortages, supply issues and "significant" order cancellations caused the collapse, its director told devastated customers.
RAIL passengers on the Far North Line were facing disruption this morning after services were terminated mid journey.
DEVASTATED customers say they've lost their life savings after the collapse of a housebuilder saw their home ownership dream turn into a nightmare.
A HIGHLAND housebuilder has gone into liquidation barely six years after it rose from the ashes of another bust developer in the region.
A string of commercial premises were targeted in just two weeks – with "large volumes" of oil, diesel and high value tools stolen.
NEW reduced 20mph speed limits in Highland villages and towns will save lives if drivers stick to them, a senior councillor has said.
The plea comes after spot checks were carried out by police in Thurso, Golspie and Nairn – and snared a number of motorists.
A MISSING man who police believed may be in Caithness has been found "safe and well", the force has announced.
A MISSING man who disappeared in Cumbria may be in Caithness, police believe.
Inpatient wards at Town & County Hospital and Lawson Memorial Hospital affected; four wards at Raigmore Hospital also shut by Covid or scabies.
There is a "growing" chance the aurora will light up Highland skies on Thursday – with a new moon and clear weather making for perfect conditions.
PRESSURES that have led to operation cancellations at Raigmore "highlight again why the Highlands needs a new hospital", says an MSP.
HIGHLANDERS have been warned that there is an "extreme risk" of wildfires in northern Scotland – as gorgeous weather sends the mercury soaring.
Sutherland has recorded its hottest day of the year so far – outstripping holiday hot spots in the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Aegean!
RECKLESS motorists were caught doing almost 100mph on parts of the North Coast 500 during a police crackdown at the weekend.
A MAN has died following a major crash on a Highland trunk road, police have confirmed.
The A835 has been shut to all traffic near Garve since 11.10am following a crash between a car and motorbike and remained closed as of 4.10pm.
Met Office is forecasting temperatures topping 21C in Altnaharra thanks to the Foehn Effect – beating out Athens, Barcelona and the French Riviera.
